trooping

Definition of troopingnext
present participle of troop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trooping
Verb
  • After marching through a Minneapolis neighborhood, the crowd of thousands gathered on the street where Good was fatally shot.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The announcement marked his full leap into politics after gaining national attention for marching with protesters in 2020 and speaking at the Democratic National Convention last August.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • After striding back to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors chambers, county staff said there was no reportable action stemming from the closed session.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
  • In it, Meryl Streep as Priestly is seen striding in red heels through the offices of fictional magazine Runway.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • What’s not hidden nor a secret are the dolphins parading below and pelicans soaring around Le Cap du Roc.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • But the sight of his countrymen parading around his home office wearing shiny new gold medals conjured up some good memories for Brodin.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Authorities were notified about her whereabouts when a couple saw Mitchell walking down the street in Sandy with two women.
    Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Madeira’s walking paths range from high ridgelines to coastal peninsulas and levada routes that trace the island’s irrigation channels.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Liverpool have already been treading a fine line.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Adler had fallen off the wakeboard and was treading water when hit.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Just before the confrontation, Emile was seen pacing between cars and arguing with at least one other person, a gun in his hand.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Dumbbell Bent-Over Row Hold one dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms pacing in), feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.
    Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Trooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trooping. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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